New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- India registered a 15 run victory in a closely contested T20 clash in Pune, helping the Men in Blue take an unassailable lead in the series. However, more than the result of the match itself a new controversy has erupted over the choice of match refree Javagal Srinath to allow Harshit Rana replacing Shivam Dube as a 'like for like' replacement during the match.

Notably, Rana made his debut for India in Pune and impressed with a 3 wicket haul that helped the home team close out the highly fought contest.

Left-hander Shivam Dube shone on his comeback to the Indian team, putting on an 87-run partnership for the 6th wicket with Hardik Pandya to take the home side from 87/4 at one stage to a final total of 181/9. However...